Bubinga Block JS414
3.7" x 5.7" x 5.9"
4.1 lbs.
This is a hefty, chunky block of Bubinga, an African hardwood prized for its rich color and lustrous finish. This piece is all heartwood, with no sapwood, in warm shades of pinkish red to reddish brown with darker reddish-purple streaks running through the grain. Please look through the photos to see the color and figure on each face of this block.
At 3.7" thick and nearly 6" square, this block is well suited to a small bowl up to about 5.5" in diameter and 3.5" deep, a lidded box, a small hollow form, or ornaments and other small turnings.
Bubinga is dense and turns well with sharp tools, finishing to a beautiful high luster. The grain can be interlocked, so take light finishing cuts to avoid tearout. As with all exotic woods, wear a good dust mask or respirator -- Bubinga dust can irritate the skin and lungs for some people.
This block is fully dry and ready to turn.